April 6-10, 2026

Our learning this week:

• We learned about the difference between "au" (like in the word haul) and "aw" (like in the word paw).
• We played "Heart Word Musical Chairs". 
• We learned about "Plot Mountain", which is how stories are made! We learned about characters, setting, rising action, problems, climax, and resolutions! We used this knowledge to create a couple of our own stories. Ask me what I wrote about!
• We created our own pictographs this week! Ask me what my question was! 
• We learned about goods and services. Goods are things people make or sell. Services are things people provide. We also learned about bartering, which is trading without money. We used our knowledge to make our own goods and services to sell or trade. Ask me if I made a good or provided a service!
• We also learned about different kinds of money, such as bills and coins, and how much they are worth.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

April 16 – Papa Johns Fun Lunch / Cobs Treat Day (order at healthyhunger.ca by April 11 if interested in participating)

April 22 – EARTH DAY SPIRIT DAY: Wear blue or green for Earth Day

April 23 – Grade Five families with students attending Nose Creek – See the email from Grade Five teachers regarding the Nose Creek Open House at Nose Creek from 5:15 – 6:30pm

April 24 – Non-Instruction Day – No school for students

REMINDER: TOYS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STAY AT HOME

To help maintain a safe, focused, and positive learning environment, we kindly remind families that toys and personal items should not be brought to school.

This includes (but is not limited to):

• Toys and action figures
• Pokémon cards and other trading cards
• Makeup, nail polish, cosmetics and perfume / cologne
• Collectibles or valuable personal items
• Electronic devices

Why this matters:

• These items can be distracting and take away from valuable learning time
• They can lead to conflicts or disagreements between students
• Special or valuable items may become lost, damaged, or broken

Please note that the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items brought from home. If an item becomes a distraction, staff may ask students to put it away or have it kept safely at the office until the end of the day.

We appreciate you helping students stay focused on learning and enjoying their school day. Your support with this expectation helps ensure a smooth and positive school day for everyone.

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 4 AND 5 IS OUR CASINO FUNDRAISER OPPORTUNITY

What Is an AGLC Casino Fundraiser — and Why Do Volunteers Matter?

An AGLC casino fundraiser is a unique fundraising opportunity that allows schools and charities to raise significant funds — not through gambling, but through volunteer support.

How Volunteering Works

Over a two‑day period at a local casino, parent and community volunteers help with supervised roles such as:

• Transporting chips between tables and the count room
• Assisting casino staff with chip inventory
• Counting casino proceeds at the end of the shift

✅ Volunteers do not gamble
✅ All activities are closely regulated by AGLC

✅ No experience is necessary – training is provided on site
✅ Volunteers do not need police clearances so anyone over the age of 18 is able to volunteer

How This Helps Our School

A portion of the casino’s proceeds is donated to our school as a thank‑you for providing volunteers. Thanks to the time and commitment of our volunteers, this casino fundraiser will raise approximately $70,000 for our school.

These funds directly support our students by helping pay for:

• Classroom resources and technology
• Field trips, field trip buses and enrichment programs / activities
• Music and physical education activities and equipment
• School events and learning opportunities

❤️ Why It Matters

One volunteer shift can make a huge impact on our school community. The funds raised help keep costs down for families while enhancing the learning experiences we offer our students.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who will save the date to volunteer their time — your support will help create a richer, more vibrant school for all our students!

LOOKING FOR HELP (REQUESTS FROM YOUR SCHOOL COUNCIL)

School Council is looking for help in organizing our teacher appreciation thank-yous for the end of the school year, as well as volunteers for our upcoming school dance.

If you are interested, please email nlscexecutive@gmail.com. 

A few things to keep in mind: 

1. Our school dance is coming up on Thursday, May 14. Stay tuned for more details. 
2. Our AGLC casino fundraising opportunity is happening on June 4 and 5. School Council will be sending out a sign-up sheet and more information soon.
3. Healthy Hunger is coming up next week. Make sure to place your order. All money raised this year has gone to supporting our students to have additional recess equipment, such as soccer and basketballs, skipping ropes, hula hoops, and activity dice.